NASHVILLE (Amy Ray)-------------------[Actually in B; capo 2.][In the instrumental parts, futz around with the chords. The A sounds goodwith an Asus4 in the middle of the measure, and the E probably has an Esus4in the middle. ALL of the D's are actually mixtures of D's and D(9)'s,probably with more D(9) than D.]A E D D A E D D[intro]A EAs I drive from your pearly gatesD DI realize that I just can't stayA EAll those mountains, they kept you locked insideD DAnd hid the truth from my slighted eyesE EI came to you with a half-open heartD DDreams upon my back, illusions of a brand new startA ENashville, can't I carry the load?D DIs it my fault I can't reap what I sow?A ENashville, did you give me half a chanceD D AWith your southern style, and your hidden dance awayE D DDance away, now you dance awayAll those voices, they whisper through my wallsThey talk of falling fast, they say I'm losing it allThey say I'm running blind to a love of my ownBut I'll be walking proud I'm saving what I still ownI fell on my knees to kiss your landBut you are so far down, and I can't even see to standNashville, you forgot the human raceYou see with half a mind what colors hide the faceNashville, I'd like to know your fateI'd like to stay a while but I've seen your lowered state todayI've seen them today, honey I swear I've seen 'em todayA E D D A E D D[instrumental]Now I'm leaving, I've got all these debts to payYou know we all have our dues, I'll pay in some other placeI'd never ask that you pay me backWe all arrive with more, I left with less than I hadYour town is made for people passing throughA last chance for a cause I thought I knewBut Nashville, you tell me what you are gonna doWith all your Southern style, it'll never pull you throughNashville, I can't place no blameBut if you forget my face, I'll never call your name againNo, never again, no, never, never againE [hold] E [held]I fell on my knees to kiss your landn.c. n.c.But you are so far down, and I can't even see to standAnd Nashville, you forgot the human raceYou see with half a mind what colors hide the faceNashville, I'd like to know your fateI'd like to stay a while but I've seen your lowered state todayI've seen 'em today, honey, I swear I've seen 'em todayI'm running away, I'm running away, I'm running, I'm running, I'm running away